Capabilities

Development Expertise – QIC employs an internal Product Scientist and regularly accesses an external network of development (formulation and spray drying) experts.

Pilot Spray Drying Equipment – QIC owns and operates a Niro Mobile Minor pilot spray dryer. The pilot spray dryer is invaluable for product development purposes. We are able to run spray drying and spray chilling/prilling pilot trials, producing 100 gram samples. Multiple trials can be performed in a single day. While the pilot spray dryer is not a duplication of a commercial dryer, or a substitute for a trial on a commercial dryer, it will provide insight as to whether a liquid can be dried, possible drying requirements, and potential drying challenges.

Pilot Spray Dryer Specs

Water Evaporate Rate

10#/Hour

Solids Range

10% – 100%

Atomization

Rotary Wheel; Dual Fluid Nozzle

Minimum Output

100 gram

Typical Day Output

1 KG

Special Capabilities

Homogenization, Spray Chill, Allergen Capable

Business Arrangements

Customer provides:

Project objectives – criteria for success and any constraints

Any learnings from prior development work

Most, or all, raw materials

QIC provides:

Services on a per hour basis

Formula and pilot protocols become the customer’s intellectual property

Standard development work reports

Contact us to learn how our pilot spray dryer can quickly get your product developed just the way you want it, giving you a manufacturing and competitive advantage!